Serge Ferrari

This CPD seminar will look to cover topics on membrane types, Grenfell Tower findings to date, why A1-W2 and A2-W1 membranes are important for buildings, the attributes of Euroclass A1 and A2 building membranes, driving rain and damp effects on high-rise buildings. It will also cover the importance of certificates and compliance for offerings, which membrane for which type of buildings, references, installation considerations, fire, rain, and breathability tests.By the end of this CPD, delegates should:1. Understand the difference Euroclass A1/w2 and A2/w1 membranes.2. Understand that it is not a damp proof or roof membrane.3. Be clear on the types of independent tests.4. See the benefit of having Euroclass A1 and A2 fittest in supported re-cladding programme.5. Know about driving rain effects with W1 or W2 membranes.

This CPD will cover topics including the functionality and applications of membranes, the new Euroclass A2-limited combustible membrane, UK building standards for membranes in high-rise buildings, what the experts say, applicable building types, independent certifications, reasons for using limited combustible membranes, and fire tests: Euroclass A2,B and E rated membranes. By the end of the CPD you should have a greater understanding of:- Why A2 membranes fit as part of a facade system- Why vertical wall membranes should not be exempt from a Euroclass A2 wall system- That it is not a damp proof or roof membrane- The types of independent tests- The benefits of having Euroclass A2 membranes fitted in support new build and re-claddingThis CPD can be delivered to you live and remotely.

Introduction for architects to lightweight technology or sustainable construction with tensile textile membranes using the basics and case studies. By the end of the CPD you should have a greater understanding of: - Basic knowledge about different types of flexible composites for tensile architecture- Basic knowledge about tensile architecture designs and applications - Case studies- Sustainability and efficiency of tensile architecture

This CPD will cover topics including Grenfell Tower findings to-date, fire-codes, types of building fires with data, why limited combustible membranes are important, EN standards and tests, thermal, solar and air protection, building types and limited combustible membranes, what fire means to occupiers and owners, and the importance of certificates and compliance. By the end of the CPD you should have a greater understanding of: - Issues related to combustible products - Grenfell Tower- Measures taken to improve fire safety- The various Euroclasses- The importance of A2 s1 d0 limited combustibility- Why independent testThis CPD can be delivered to you live and remotely